How to Troubleshoot My Cisco-Linksys WGA54AG Game Adapter
The Linksys WGA54G is a wireless network utility that is designed specifically for online gaming. It can be used as a wireless access point, giving a strong and consistent wireless signal to your video game console, PC, or other gaming device. It does this without having to run any cumbersome Ethernet cables across a floor to the gaming devices. It is important to know how to address any minor malfunctions when using this adapter. Fixing the problem yourself can save you valuable time on the phone with a technical support representative.
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Instructions
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Reset the adapter by unplugging its power cable for 30 seconds, and plugging it back in. Allow the adapter an additional 30 seconds to fully reboot. This is useful for troubleshooting a lack of overall connectivity to the wireless network by the adapter or an intermittently dropping connection. This can also resolve frequent glitching during game play caused by a loss of wireless signal.
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Unplug the Ethernet cable that attaches your Internet modem to the adapter and plug it directly into the gaming console you are currently using. This is known as "bypassing" the adapter, and is an excellent way of diagnosing any connectivity problems that were not solved by the reset described in step 1. If the problems persist after bypassing, the issue is most likely caused by your Internet service, and not by the adapter. Contact the technical support department of your Internet service provider (ISP) to have them address the issue for you. If the problems clear up after bypassing, the issue is likely with the adapter, and some further troubleshooting is required.
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Reconfigure the adapter. This is done by attaching an Ethernet cable from one of the Ethernet ports on the adapter to your computer. Open an Internet browser and type "192.168.1.250" and press "Enter." You will be asked to enter an admin user name and password. Leave the user name field blank and type "admin" for the password. You will now be redirected to the configuration page. The exact configurations used for your wireless network depend heavily on your Internet service and other factors. Any questions as to what exact settings should be used are best addressed by contacting the technical support department of your ISP.
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